Sun Mo nodded, indicating that Qin Yaoguang could ask her question.
How should he put it? This girl was very talented and intelligent, but her personality was too jumpy. If she was as hardworking as Ying Baiwu, her final achievements would definitely be higher than the iron-headed girl.
This didn't mean that Ying Baiwu's talent was inferior to the snack girl. It was just that the environment she grew up in had shaped her personality, causing her judgment to be a little problematic.
"Teacher, although most wars are for land, slaves, and other people's accumulated wealth, there are still some people in this world who are fighting for their beliefs. After all, robbing is faster than getting rich from farming."
Qin Yaoguang's expression was solemn.
One mustn't use a joking attitude to discuss such a question.
"Your question is so incisive!"
Tantai Yutang glanced at the snack girl.
Because of his body, he couldn't cultivate for a long period of time. Hence, he had been reading books. Among his fellow disciples, his reading volume was second only to Li Ziqi.
He couldn't surpass her because there were some books that he wouldn't be able to read given his status.
In the history of the Nine Provinces, there were a few wars that happened because of different religious beliefs.
"There are different types of beliefs. Some people fight for the sake of Eithnessonar, some fight for the sake of Buddhism and Daoism. In fact, Buddhism is also divided into Mahayana and Hinayana."
Sun Mo mentally mused. (Luckily, I read a lot or I would be stumped.)
"The question you are asking here should be referring to religious wars."
Qin Yaoguang nodded. After that, she was puzzled. What the hell was Eithnessonar? Hence, she looked toward Li Ziqi.
The little sunny egg shook her head. She didn't understand!
(Alright, seeing that even the most knowledgeable eldest martial sister doesn't know, Lu Zhiruo gave up on thinking.)
"Let's clarify a question first. What is the meaning of the existence of religions? Or rather, why do people believe in religions? "
Sun Mo counter-asked.
The Calabash Brothers fell silent. The most common religions in the Nine Provinces were Daoism and Buddhism. There were even white lotuses. These were forbidden by the various imperial courts and would be killed upon sight. However, the students had never considered the meaning of their existence.
"Spiritual sustenance?"
This was Qin Yaoguang's understanding.
"For the sake of living a better life, right?"
Lu Zhiruo's answer was simple. Actually, ordinary people believed in religions because of this.
It was like those uncles and aunties in the modern era. (If you don't give me some eggs or rice, why should I listen to your teachings?)
"For the sake of ruling the people better?"
Li Ziqi's words sounded a little rebellious.
This caused Sun Mo to involuntarily throw a glance at her. As expected of the princess with a pure heart. At her level, the way she saw things was different from what ordinary people saw.
Naturally, if the people here weren't her junior martial brothers and sisters, the little sunny egg wouldn't have said this.
"The origins of each religion are different. However, the methods they use to recruit followers are mostly the same. That is, they give people sustenance in their hearts and tell them that they will be better off if they believe in me."
Sun Mo also explained in a serious manner.
"They want their lives to be better. This is the most basic desire of the general public."
"The initial teachings of a religion may be good, but if it wants to develop, it will inevitably conflict with the imperial power, to the point of compromise, and finally achieve a kind of symbiosis."
"Don't ask me why the conflict happened. Think about it yourself!"
Sun Mo didn't dare to say anything. This was the Nine Provinces where the feudal society had reached its peak. Literary inquisitions were common. If he spoke too much, even his identity as a great teacher wouldn't be able to save him.
Other than Li Ziqi and Qin Yaoguang, the others didn't understand.
"So all three of your answers are correct."
Sun Mo smiled.
"Actually, to many people, religion is a harbor for their souls. I'm already so bitter in reality, so why can't I be more affluent spiritually?"
"Have you guys discovered it? The greater the calamity, the more people would believe in religion. On the contrary, when people's lives are very good and they don't even have time to enjoy themselves every day, who would have the leisure to chant scriptures? At most, when I visit temples, I'll just fork out some incense money. Wouldn't that still show my sincerity?
"In history, wars between religions were mostly caused by ambitious people who borrowed the name of religion to seize more power for themselves.
"In fact, they might even use a dignified reason to absolve themselves of their evil actions such as killing and plundering."
Who would dare to say that the crusades weren't for money?
"A dispute between beliefs is also a dispute between ideologies. But in the end, it's still a dispute about who is better, right? But who can set this rule? Is it a certain major character reincarnated from Buddha? Is it a certain saint? Or is it the pope? "
Sun Mo asked.
The Calabash Brothers fell silent. This question was a little difficult.
"It's the people!"
This was Sun Mo's thoughts. "I feel that the premise of all beliefs is to allow people to lead a better life.
"Materially speaking, everyone should have enough to eat, wear warm clothes, have a big house to live in, and solve the problem of hunger and housing. It's still the same sentence, people work because they are interested in it. It's not that if I don't work, my entire family would starve to death.
"Spiritually speaking, it's fulfilling and wealthy. It's not to be muddle-headed and muddle-headed every day. It's to know what you like, what you pursue, and spend your time on it."
Everyone fell silent.
Xianyu Wei opened her mouth and couldn't help but ask.
"It's impossible for everyone to have enough to eat and wear warm clothes, right?"
The tribes in the plains were publicly known to be barbarians, poor, and backward. As for the Great Tang, it was a heavenly empire. However, after Xianyu Wei came to Jinling, she discovered that there were also many beggars and homeless children running around the streets.
"That's why knowledge is needed!"
"Believing in religion can make food grow in the fields? Can it make the fishes and prawns in the ponds grow? Can it make the children become men with an indomitable spirit? "
Sun Mo counter-asked.
Everyone shook their heads. This definitely wouldn't work!
Turning stone into gold was a trick of the Heavenly Bridge.
"But knowledge can!"
Sun Mo thought of Old Master Yuan. He was truly an unrivalled country scholar. Without his research results, it was unknown how many people would starve to death.
"Helian, when society develops to this state, war will disappear because there's no meaning in waging war anymore."
Sun Mo naturally wouldn't tell Helian that the situation of war wasn't just one where two armies fought against each other. They would also keep on mutating.
It was impossible to completely eradicate them, but this wouldn't hinder everyone from working hard for this goal.
"So, just do your best to do whatever you want to do. However, I hope that you can guide those people and be a good role model."
Even without Helian Beifang, would there be no war between the plains and the Central Plains?
Impossible!
Rather than letting a person who had killing as his second nature become the king of the plains, he might as well let his personal disciple be the king. At the very least, he could teach his disciple what a righteous war was!
He hoped that things like massacring an entire city would never happen again.
"Teacher, I understand!"
Helian Beifang nodded seriously.
"Why do I feel like I'm listening to a heavenly book?"
Xianyu Wei had a dumbfounded look on her face. However, there was one point she understood. Knowledge was very powerful and was the greatest power.
"I feel the same way!"
Jiang Leng wasn't interested in these. It was too troublesome. He just wanted to live freely.
However, Qin Yaoguang and the others were thinking seriously.
Sun Mo looked at the papaya girl in astonishment. "You can understand it?"
"Not really, but I feel that the concept of making the world harmonious and without war is very great. I want to accomplish this."
Lu Zhiruo's expression was solemn as she looked at Sun Mo. "Teacher, can you teach me what to do?"
(I, Lu Zhiruo, in the past, only wanted to become outstanding and gain my father's recognition. This pursuit is too insignificant. Now, I have a new dream.)
(Yes, even if I have to sacrifice my life for this, I don't mind.)
(I want to see the day when there's no war, pain, hunger, or suffering in this world!)
Bzz!
Lu Zhiruo's body shone with golden light, causing her oval face to appear holy and pure.
"This is..."
Everyone was stunned.
Li Ziqi started. After that, she smiled. "Congratulations, junior sister. You've comprehended the self-taught technique!"
"Ah?"
The papaya girl jumped in fright. After that, she had a look of joy on her face. "I... I can also become a great teacher?"
"Yes!"
Sun Mo didn't expect that the stupid papaya girl would be enlightened at such a time!
"I'm so stupid, can I become one as well?"
Lu Zhiruo was still uncertain.
"You aren't stupid, but great wisdom appears to be slow-witted!"
Sun Mo was still very caring toward his lucky mascot.
"Although I know Teacher is consoling me, I still happily accept this compliment!"
Lu Zhiruo giggled. "I'll pay for the additional meal tonight!"
"As expected, following Teacher can allow one to grow continuously!"
Xianyu Wei sighed ruefully.
At this moment, she suddenly felt very grateful to her previous teacher. If it wasn't for him removing their teacher-student relationship, she wouldn't have met Sun Mo.
The others sent their blessings. Only Tantai Yutang had a bitter look on his face.
To think that she was inferior to Helian Beifang and Lu Zhiruo?
Wasn't this too comical?
"Alright, today's lesson is a little out of scope. You guys are still young and shouldn't listen to this. Also, this is my personal opinion. Don't spread it out recklessly."
Sun Mo warned.
He didn't wish to be scolded to death by those old-fashioned major characters.
After all, some of his words were disgraceful and immoral.
"Also, I'll give you guys one last sentence. Learn more, see more, and think more. With knowledge and enriching your thoughts, you guys might not be bound by this piece of land before you."
Sun Mo looked at his Calabash Brothers, his eyes filled with hope. "Don't you guys want to see what kind of beautiful scenery it is outside of the Nine Provinces?"
"Outside of the Nine Provinces?"
Lu Zhiruo blinked. "Are you talking about the Darkness Continent?"
"Stupid, what Teacher means is the world after shattering the void!"
Tantai Yutang forcefully rapped the papaya girl's head. (I'll never admit that I'm jealous.)
"Outside of the Nine Provinces?"
Qin Yaoguang mumbled this term. All of a sudden, golden light erupted from her body.
"..."
Tantai Yutang wanted to curse. Why was there another self-taught person?
(Do you have to mess with me like this?)
(I've always prided myself as a genius, but today, I'm going to be beaten so badly that I'm autistic.)
Sun Mo was also shocked. Another one made a mistake?
Was this a flower blossoming in a quarrel?
"Teacher, if news of this were to spread, you would be the number one great teacher in Jinling."
Li Ziqi grinned and flashed a thumbs up. "Sure thing."
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
